SMAPVEX08 PALS Backscatter Data, Version 1
Data set id:
SV08PLBK
DOI: 10.5067/KEBHW2DGUGH8
This is the most recent version of these data.
Version Summary
initial release

Overview

This data set contains backscatter data obtained by the Passive Active L-band System (PALS) microwave aircraft radar instrument as part of the Soil Moisture Active Passive Validation Experiment 2008 (SMAPVEX08).
Parameter(s):
RADAR BACKSCATTER
Platform(s):
AIRCRAFT
Sensor(s):
PALS
Data Format(s):
ASCII
Temporal Coverage:
29 September 2008 to 13 October 2008
Temporal Resolution:
  • 1 day to 3 days
Spatial Resolution:
  • 350 m to 1100 m
  • 350 m to 1100 m
Spatial Coverage:
N:
39.09
S:
38.93
E:
-75.55
W:
-76.25
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.

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